Veteran All-Star reliever Wade Davis won’t be part of the free-agent market this offseason. Instead of pursuing a new deal, Davis opted to ride into the sunset and retire from professional baseball.

The news was announced on Wednesday by the Kansas City Royals, with whom Davis spent five out of his 13 seasons in the MLB. The 36-year-old played 40 games in Royals’ uniform in 2021 and had a 0-3 record with two saves, 6.75 ERA, and 38 strikeouts.

Royals president of baseball operations Dayton Moore issued a statement after the news became official and credited Davis for his role in the franchise’s 2015 World Series run. Davis was the one who recorded the final three outs in Game 5 against the New York Mets to give Kansas City the title.

“Wade, first of all, is a first-class person and first-class competitor,” Moore said. “Without him and his contributions to our pitching staff, I think it’s safe to say we wouldn’t have won a world championship.”

Besides playing for the Royals on two separate occasions, Wade Davis also suited up for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Chicago Cubs, and the Colorado Rockies. He has three All-Star nods while leading the National League in 2018. Davis’ career stats include a 63-55 record, 3.94 ERA, 929 strikeouts, and 141 saves.

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Former Chicago Cubs reliever Wade Davis has signed a three-year contract with Colorado Rockies, the team announced on Friday. According to ESPN‘s sources, the deal is worth $52 million. Davis will get $16 million in 2018, $18 million in 2019 and $17 million in 2020. In case Davis finishes 30 games in the last year of his contract, he will have a vesting player option and will earn $15 million if he picks it up.

OFFICIAL: The Colorado Rockies have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with RHP Wade Davis: https://t.co/JxDdM4FBAh pic.twitter.com/jnLIvyQ6Ki

— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) December 29, 2017

The 32-year-old right-hander had 32 saves for the Cubs in the 2017 regular season, adding four more in the postseason. He also posted 2.30 ERA with 79 strikeouts during the regular season. The Cubs were only willing to give a two-year deal to Davis, so he decided to go with the offer from the Rockies. Since Cubs gave Davis a qualifying offer, they will get a compensatory pick in 2018 MLB Draft, while the Rockies will lose their third-highest pick in the same draft.

Davis will be welcomed to the Rockies by pitching coach Steve Foster, with whom he already worked when he was a member of Kansas City Royals. Besides getting a good player, the Rockies also acquired someone who can be a mentor for younger relievers.

“He doesn’t give in.” – said Carl Edwards Jr. about Davis. “He’s the same guy every day. He goes out there and does what he has to do. He’s a really big part of the team, and the bullpen, especially. He comes in and there’s no second thoughts, just go right after guys.“

Previously, Colorado Rockies resigned Jake McGee on a three-year, $27 million contract, and brought in former Cleveland Indians pitcher Bryan Shaw. The team is also working on resigning Greg Holland, who was tied for second most saves (41) in the MLB in 2017.

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Veteran All-Star reliever Wade Davis won’t be part of the free-agent market this offseason. Instead of pursuing a new deal, Davis opted to ride into the sunset and retire from professional baseball.

The news was announced on Wednesday by the Kansas City Royals, with whom Davis spent five out of his 13 seasons in the MLB. The 36-year-old played 40 games in Royals’ uniform in 2021 and had a 0-3 record with two saves, 6.75 ERA, and 38 strikeouts.

Royals president of baseball operations Dayton Moore issued a statement after the news became official and credited Davis for his role in the franchise’s 2015 World Series run. Davis was the one who recorded the final three outs in Game 5 against the New York Mets to give Kansas City the title.

“Wade, first of all, is a first-class person and first-class competitor,” Moore said. “Without him and his contributions to our pitching staff, I think it’s safe to say we wouldn’t have won a world championship.”

Besides playing for the Royals on two separate occasions, Wade Davis also suited up for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Chicago Cubs, and the Colorado Rockies. He has three All-Star nods while leading the National League in 2018. Davis’ career stats include a 63-55 record, 3.94 ERA, 929 strikeouts, and 141 saves.

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Former Chicago Cubs reliever Wade Davis has signed a three-year contract with Colorado Rockies, the team announced on Friday. According to ESPN‘s sources, the deal is worth $52 million. Davis will get $16 million in 2018, $18 million in 2019 and $17 million in 2020. In case Davis finishes 30 games in the last year of his contract, he will have a vesting player option and will earn $15 million if he picks it up.

OFFICIAL: The Colorado Rockies have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with RHP Wade Davis: https://t.co/JxDdM4FBAh pic.twitter.com/jnLIvyQ6Ki

— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) December 29, 2017

The 32-year-old right-hander had 32 saves for the Cubs in the 2017 regular season, adding four more in the postseason. He also posted 2.30 ERA with 79 strikeouts during the regular season. The Cubs were only willing to give a two-year deal to Davis, so he decided to go with the offer from the Rockies. Since Cubs gave Davis a qualifying offer, they will get a compensatory pick in 2018 MLB Draft, while the Rockies will lose their third-highest pick in the same draft.

Davis will be welcomed to the Rockies by pitching coach Steve Foster, with whom he already worked when he was a member of Kansas City Royals. Besides getting a good player, the Rockies also acquired someone who can be a mentor for younger relievers.

“He doesn’t give in.” – said Carl Edwards Jr. about Davis. “He’s the same guy every day. He goes out there and does what he has to do. He’s a really big part of the team, and the bullpen, especially. He comes in and there’s no second thoughts, just go right after guys.“

Previously, Colorado Rockies resigned Jake McGee on a three-year, $27 million contract, and brought in former Cleveland Indians pitcher Bryan Shaw. The team is also working on resigning Greg Holland, who was tied for second most saves (41) in the MLB in 2017.

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